"Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift in one bottle"

MLS Commissioner Don Garber has spoken about the popularity of Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi.

“If you don’t live in the world of global football, it’s hard to imagine the universal appeal, the immense popularity and stardom of Leo Messi. I mean, it’s like Michael Jackson meets Taylor Swift, and he’s playing in our league. I will say it’s exceeded my expectations. Hopefully, Leo stays healthy and stays in the league for a long time. I’d like Leo to be part of our league until the very end,” The Independent quotes Garber as saying.

Recall that Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in the summer of 2023 from French PSG as a free agent. His contract with the club runs until the end of December 2025. The Argentine has 39 games for the American team, in which he scored 34 goals and made 19 assists. The Internet portal Transfermarkt estimates the footballer's value at €25 million.

from: Championat.com